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Top 10 dark horse 2017 Heisman Trophy candidates

2017 Heisman Trophy candidate Mike Weber of Ohio State
Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

Luke Falk, quarterback, Washington State

Luke Falk of Washington State

Falk surprised many when he decided to return to Washington State for his senior season. One of the top quarterbacks in the nation the past two years, he’s put up jaw-dropping statistics throughout his tenure with the Cougars.

A former walk-on, Falk became the full-time starter during his freshman campaign. He’s started 30 games, completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 10,888 yards with 89 touchdowns and just 26 interceptions.

What’s truly stunning is that, when you go back and watch the tape, Falk still has so much room to improve. He needs to get better at making plays down the field, needs to be more decisive and needs to improve his ball placement to really take his game to the next level.

It won’t be shocking to see Falk eclipse 5,000 yards and 40 passing touchdowns this upcoming season. If he does that, then he’ll be in the mix for the Heisman.

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